From Seoul - Buddhist Temple Craft & Meditation with Lunch

Dongdaemun, Seoul



English/Chinese guided tour to Daewonsa Temple with crafting experience. Pickup at 8:00 Hongdae, 08:40 Myeongdong or 9:00 Dongdaemun. Tour fee covers entry fees, transportation & liability insurance.

Highlights

  • Make a 108-bead prayer bracelet with traditional Buddhist techniques
  • Enjoy a vegetarian temple food lunch at a peaceful mountain temple
  • Walk through forest trails surrounding historic Daeweonsa Temple
  • Join a sound meditation session with traditional Buddhist instruments

Description

Daewonsa Temple Handcraft, Temple Food and Meditation Experience tour itinerary: 8:00 Pick up at Hongik University station 8:40 Namsan Yejang Bus terminal 9:00 Hotel the Designers DDP 11:00 Arrive Daeweonsa Temple 11:30 108-Bead Prayer Bracelet Making experience 12:00 Lunch (Temple food - vegetarian only) 13:00 Forest Trekking 13:30 Sound Meditation 14: 30 Departure to Seoul 17:00 Drop-off at Hongik University station only Experience a day of Korean Buddhist culture at Daeweonsa Temple, a peaceful mountain temple near Seoul. Join a hands-on 108-bead prayer bracelet making experience, enjoy a traditional temple meal, walk through the surrounding forest, and take part in a sound meditation session using traditional Buddhist instruments. This tour offers a chance to learn about temple life, mindfulness, and Korean Buddhist traditions in a quiet natural setting, all within a convenient day trip from Seoul.

Includes

Air-conditioned vehicle Licensed professional English / Chinese speaking tour guide Admission to: Daewonsa Temple Daewonsa Temple lunch (vegetarian option only) 108-Bead Prayer Bracelet Making experience KRW 100 million passenger liability insurance per vehicle

Excludes

Personal expenses Other meals & beverages

Important Information

  • Drinking, smoking and snacking are strictly prohibited during templestay. Participants are required to wear the temple uniform and modest attire – socks and closed-toe shoes(no sandals or bare feet) Please be respectful and behave in harmony with temple culture. When entering the Dharma Hall or encountering a monk, please show your respect with the half bow.Please keep silent and speak only when necessary as the temple is a spiritual place for practice and meditation. Please button up your temple vest and tie up your hair if you have long hair. Please be punctual for meals, chanting ceremonies and the other programs. Please dispose of used toilet paper in the trash can instead of flushing it. We reserve the right to remove from the templestay program any participant who violates the above rules or disrupts the program. Free of charge for children aged 0-2 as long as they will not occupy separate seats. Please show Valid ID for Children aged between 0-2 years old.

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